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“Geriatric Consideration in Prescribing Medications”

Self-paced
1 credit

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Session 10 “Geriatric Consideration in Prescribing Medications” LIVE ON ZOOM

July 25, 2024 at 1:00-2:00 PM CST

Wen Pao, DNP, APRN, NEA-BC, ACNP-BC, CCRN, Assistant Professor/Clinical AG-ACNP Track Coordinator UT Health SA SON

 

What will be discussed?

1.    Discuss the updated Beers criteria

2.    Discuss the physiological and functional changes in older adults

3.    Discuss polypharmacy in older adults

4.    Discuss the use of SGLT2 and GLP1 in older adults

 

UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing is excited to invite you to attend the our Preceptor Appreciation sessions, "Recognizing Excellence, Celebrating Nurse Preceptors”. These sessions aim to explore innovative approaches to tackle present and future health issues across the lifespan. It will provide a platform to share the latest research, theories, and practices, and an opportunity to interact, discuss, and learn about newly introduced complex drugs.

Experts will present on various topics that will enhance clinical practice and preceptorship. These presentations will be invaluable in advancing the field of healthcare, preceptorship and helping our community.

Continuing Nursing Education Provided: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.